The New Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act came into effect on April 23, 2013.

Under the Act, employers’ organisations must have mechanisms to address complaints of sexual harassment, and deal with such complaints within 90 days. Non-compliance of the law is punishable by a fine, and repeated non-compliance can lead to higher penalties and cancellation of the employer’s licence to conduct business.